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ELECTION CALENDAR: Filing Deadline (Federal & Judicial Offices): April 24, 2026 Filing Deadline (State Offices): June 12, 2026 State Primary: August 18, 2026

CANDIDATE DIRECTORY LEGEND: Bold = Active Candidate Italics = Potential Candidate * = Incumbent = Winner (Incumbent Party Listed First)

This page was last updated on May 19, 2025

STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS:

GOVERNOR:
(Note: Governor & Lt. Governor candidates run together on tickets in the General Election.)
[ Ron DeSantis (R)* - Term-Limited in 2026. ]
Charles Burkett (R) - Surfside Mayor & Real Estate Investment Firm Owner
Shea Cruel (R) - Clinical Social Worker
Casey DeSantis (R) - First Lady & Ex-TV News Anchor
Byron Donalds (R) - Congressman, Ex-State Rep. & Ex-Financial Advisor
John Mercadante (R) - Air Conditioning Engineer & 18/'22 Candidate
Wilton Simpson (R) - State Agriculture Commissioner, Ex-Senate President & Farmer
Francis Suarez (R) - Miami Mayor, Ex-City Commissioner, Attorney & '24 Pres Candidate
Matt Taylor (R) - Welder, Mechanic, Comedian & '24 County Commission Candidate
Alix Toulme (R) - Frequent Candidate
Robert William Jr. (R)
Idony Jean Baptiste (D) - Businessman, Pastor, Ex-Police Officer & '22 Sheriff Candidate
Nikki Fried (D) - Ex-State Agriculture Commissioner, State Democratic Chair & '22 Candidate
David Jolly (D) - Ex-Congressman, Attorney & Ex-Republican
Danielle Levine Cava (D) - Miami-Dade County Mayor, Ex-County Commissioner & Attorney
Donald Peterson (D) - Retiree & '22 Candidate
Brandon McIntyre (C) - Recording Engineer & '24 Pres Candidate
Scott Jewett (L) - Businessman
Surindar Singh Bedi (NPA) - Retiree
James Brown (NPA)
Moe Dimanche (NPA) - Artist, Justice Reform Activist & Felon
Insley Corri Evans (NPA)
Kyle "KC" Gibson (NPA) - Pastor & Frequent Candidate
Mourice "Mo" Hylton (NPA) & '24 Sunrise City Council Candidate
Holly Klask (NPA)
John Morgan (NPA) - Attorney & Marijuana Legalization Advocate
Jason Pizzo (NPA) - State Sen., Attorney & Ex-Democrat
David "Gizmo" Wexler (NPA) - Technology Professional
Rodney Glover (WI)

Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2026.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
VACANT (R)*

ATTORNEY GENERAL:
James Uthmeier (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Matt Gaetz (R) - Ex-Congressman, Ex-State Sen. & Attorney

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO):
[ Jimmy Patronis (R)* - Resigned on March 31, 2025 to run for Congress. ]
Frank Collige (R) - Public Adjuster
Joe Gruters (R) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Ex-State GOP Chair & Ex-FSU Trustee
Benjamin Horbowy (R) - Businessman, Army Veteran & '20 St Sen Candidate

STATE AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER:
Wilton Simpson (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Andy Romagnano (D) - Consultant, Writer & Frequent Candidate

STATE LEGISLATURE:

State House

State Senate

U.S. SENATOR:

Ashley Moody (R)* - (Campaign Site) - Special Election in 2026
Michaelangelo Hamilton (R) - Insurance Agent, '22 US Rep Candidate & '24 St Rep Candidate
Jake Lang (R) - Pardoned J6 Rioter
Josue Larose (R) - Frequent Candidate
Cory Mills (R) - Congressman, Businessman & Iraq War Veteran
Paul Cruz (D)
Alex Gould (D) - Civil Engineer
Alan Grayson (D) - Ex-Congressman, Attorney & Frequent Candidate
Bernard Korn (D) - Realtor, Ex-Police Officer & Frequent Candidate
Tamika Lyles (D) - Teacher, USAF Veteran & '20 St Rep Candidate
Evelyn McBride (D) - Trans Rights Activist & '23 City Council Candidate
Dennis Stevens (D)
Alexander Vindman (D) - Retired Army Lt Colonel & Ex-NSC Staff Member
Josh Weil (D) - Teacher & '24 US Rep Nominee

Rick Scott (R)* - (Campaign Site) - Next Election in 2030.

U.S. CONGRESS:

District 1:
Jimmy Patronis (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Gay Valimont (D) - Athletic Trainer, Gun Control Activist & '24/'25 Nominee

District 2:
Neal Dunn (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Yen Bailey (D) - Attorney & '24 Nominee
Nic Zateslo (D) - Software Project Manager & Political Organizer

District 3:
Kat Cammack (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Seth Harp (D) - Radio Spots Show Host
Tom Wells (D) - Scientist & Frequent Candidate
Anthony Stebbins (L) - Correctional Officer & '24 Candidate

District 4:
Aaron Bean (R) - (Campaign Site)
LaShonda "LJ" Holloway (D) - Businesswoman, Ex-Congressional Aide & Frequent Candidate
Ricky Knoles (D) - ESL Teacher, Ex-Police Officer, Army Veteran & '24 School Bd Candidate
Joey Palimeno (D) - Veteran & '22 Candidate in Georgia
Ronald Sherard (NPA) - Information Security Analyst & Retired USAF Veteran

District 5:
John Rutherford (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Mark Kaye (R) - Conservative Podcast Host
Brandon Veazey (R) - Navy Veteran
Wyatt Clark (D) - Correctional Officer & Ex-Restaurant Worker
Gary Koniz (WI) - Retired Journalist, Vietnam War Veteran & Frequent Candidate

District 6:
Randy Fine (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Aaron Baker (R) - MAGA Activist
Joshua Vasquez (R)
James Stockton (D) - Pastor & Ex-Marion County NAACP President
Josh Weil (D) - Teacher & '24 Nominee
Purvi Bangdiwala (NPA) - Pharmacy Technician

District 7:
Cory Mills (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Brady Duke (R) - Pastor, Firearms Instructor, Navy Veteran & '22 Candidate
Anthony Sabatini (R) - Lake County Commissioner, Ex-State Rep, Attorney, Veteran & '22 Candidate
Al Santos (R) - Businessman, Retired Army Officer & '22 Candidate
Scott Sturgill (R) - Businessman & '18/'22 Candidate
Jennifer Adams (D) - Policy Consultant, Mediator, Community Activist & '24 Nominee
Tatiana Fernandez (D) - Businesswoman & '22/'24 Candidate
Marialana Kinter (D) - Navy Veteran
Noah Widmann (D) - Attorney & Ex-Paramedic

District 8:
Mike Haridopolos (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Tayla Plumer (R) - Commercial Photographer

District 9:
Darren Soto (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Marcus Carter (R) - Businessman, Army Veteran & '24 Candidate
Jose Castillo (R) - Businessman & Frequent Candidate

District 10:
Maxwell Frost (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Stuart Farber (R)
Willie Montague (R) - Christian Nonprofit Group CEO, Life Coach & Frequent Candidate
Vibert "Issa" White (R) - College Professor, '24 Candidate & '20 Water Dist Candidate

District 11:
Dan Webster (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Barbie Harden Hall (D) - Paralegal & '24 Nominee
Ralph Groves (L) - Retired Army Officer, Defense Analyst & Iraq War Veteran

District 12:
Gus Bilirakis (R)* - (Campaign Site)

District 13:
Anna Paulina Luna (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Whitney Fox (D) - Marketing Executive & '24 Nominee

District 14:
Kathy Castor (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Juan Arauz (D) - Filmmaker
Erik Mishiyev (R) - Businessman
Rocky Rochford (R) - Retired Navy Captain & '24 Nominee

District 15:
Laurel Lee (R) - (Campaign Site)
Jose "Joe" Engell (D) - College Student
Robert People (D) - Writer, Editor & Retired Army Veteran

District 16:
Vern Buchanan (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Jonathan Harris (D)
Glenn Pearson (D) - Financial Consultant, Ex-TV News Anchor & '24 County Comm Candidate
Jan Schneider (D) - Attorney, Ex-Congressional Aide & Frequent Candidate
Keith Varian (NPA)

District 17:
Greg Steube (R)* - (Campaign Site)

District 18:
Scott Franklin (R)* - (Campaign Site)

District 19:
[ Byron Donalds (R)* - Candidate for Governor in 2026. ]
Madison Cawthorn (R) - Ex-Congressman from NC
Chris Collins (R) - Ex-Congressman from NY & Ex-Erie County (NY) Executive
Johnny Fratto (R) - Maritime HVAC Installer, MAGA Activist & '24 Candidate in CD-26
Catalina Lauf (R) - Conservative Activist, Ex-US Commerce Dept Official & '22 Nominee in Illinois
Jack Lombardi (R) - Businessman, Conservative Activist & '24 Candidate in Illinois
Carmine Marceno (R) - Lee County Sheriff
Jim Oberweis (R) - Ex-Illinois St Sen, Investment Executive & Frequent Candidate in IL
Mike Pedersen (R) - Retired Medical Salesman & Retiured USMC Officer
Cecil Pendergrass (R) - Lee County Commissioner, Financial Advisor & Ex-Police Officer
Jenna Persons-Mulika (R) - State Rep. & Attorney
Spencer Roach (R) - Ex-State Rep., Attorney & USCG Veteran
Jim Schwartzel (R) - Radio Station Owner & MAGA Activist
Kari Lerner (D) - Realtor, Lee County Democratic Chair & '24 Nominee
Howard Sapp (D) - Retired Air Traffic Controller & '22/'24 St Rep Candidate

District 20:
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Elijah Manley (D) - Community Organizer, Progressive Activist & Frequent Candidate
Rod Joseph (R) - Consultant, Army Veteran, '24 US Sen Candidate & '22 St Rep Candidate
Gary Stein (R) - Retired Office Cleaning Contractor & Frequent Candidate

District 21:
Brian Mast (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Elizabeth Pandich (D) - Horse Competition Trainer
Bernard Taylor (D) - Firefighter & Actor
Robert Ott (NPA) - College Professor

District 22:
Lois Frankel (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Deb Adeimy (R) - Financial Advisor & '22/'24 Candidate
Dan Franzese (R) - Investment Executive, GOP Activist & '22/'24 Candidate
Anna Medvedeva (R) - Real Estate Investor

District 23:
Jared Moskowitz (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Raven Harrison (R) - Nonprofit Founder & Businesswoman
Joe Kaufman (R) - Anti-Muslim Activist & Frequent Candidate
George Moraitis (R) - Ex-State Rep., Attorney & Navy Veteran
Darlene Cerezo Swaffar (R) - Insurance Agency Owner & Frequent Candidate

District 24:
Frederica Wilson (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Imatiaz Mohammad (R) - Beauty Salon Owner & '24 St Sen Candidate

District 25:
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Michael Carbonara (R)

District 26:
Mario Diaz-Balart (R)* - (Campaign Site)

District 27:
Maria Elvira Salazar (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Mike Davey (D) - Ex-Key Biscayne Mayor, Attorney & '24 Candidate
Richard Lamondin (D) - Businessman

District 28:
Carlos Gimenez (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Herrera Macuran (R) - Pastor
Phil Ehr (D) - Retired Navy Commander & Frequent Candidate

STATE POLITICAL PARTIES:

Conservative Party USA of Florida (CPF)
Constitution Party of Florida (C)
Florida Democratic Party (D)
Ecology Party (E)
Florida Forward Party (F)
Green Party of Florida (G)
Libertarian Party of Florida (L)
No Labels Party of Florida (NL)
People's Party of Florida (P)
Reform Party of Florida (REF) - Alliance Party state affiliate
Republican Party of Florida (R)
Party for Socialism & Liberation of Florida (PSL)
Independent / No Party Affiliation (NPA)
Write-In (WI)

STATE ELECTION OFFICE:

Secretary of State - Division of Elections

STATE NEWS SOURCES:

Apalachicola Times
Bradenton Herald
Broward & Palm Beach New Times (Alternative)
Broward-Palm Beach Sun-Sentinel
Charlotte Sun-Herald
Citrus County Chronicle
Coconut Grove Spotlight
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Destin Log
Fernandina Beach News Leader
FloridaBulldog.com
Florida Keys News
Florida Phoenix
FloridaPolitics.com
Florida's Voice (Conservative)
Floridian Press (Conservative)
Fort Lauderdale Westside Gazette (African-American)
Fort Myers News-Press
Fort Pierce Tribune
Gadsden County Times
Gainesville Sun
Hernando Sun
Highlands News-Sun
Indian Country Today
Jacksonville Business Journal
Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
Key West Citizen
Lake City Reporter
Lakeland Ledger
Leesburg Daily Commercial
Marco Eagle
Melbourne Florida Today



Axios Miami
Miami Herald
Miami el Nuevo Herald (Spanish)
Miami New Times (Alternative)
Naples Daily News
Northwest Florida Daily News
Ocala Star-Banner
Orlando Sentinel
Palatka Daily News
Palm Beach Post
Panama City News-Herald
Pasco News
Pensacola News Journal
Ponte Vedra Beach & Jacksonville Beaches Leader
St. Augustine Record
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Sayfie Review (Politics)
South Florida Business Journal
South Florida Daily Business Review
South Florida Gay News
Sumter County Times
Tallahassee Democrat
Axios Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Creative Loafing (Alternative)
Treasure Coast Newspapers - TCPalm.com
UF Independent Florida Alligator
Winter Haven News Chief

WBBH TV-2 (NBC - Ft. Myers)
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WCJB TV-20 (ABC - Gainesville)
WJXT TV-4 (IBS - Jacksonville)
WJXX TV-25 / WTLV TV-12 (ABC/NBC - Jacksonville)
WFOR TV-4 (CBS - Miami)
WSVN TV-7 (FOX - Miami)
WTVJ TV-6 (NBC - Miami)
WPLG TV-10 (ABC - Miami)
WESH TV-2 (NBC - Orlando)
WFTV TV-9 (ABC - Orlando)
WKMG TV-6 (CBS - Orlando)
WOFL TV-35 (FOX - Orlando)
WJHG TV-7 (NBC - Panama City)
WMBB TV-13 (ABC - Panama City)
WEAR TV-3 (ABC - Pensacola)
WCTV TV-6 (CBS - Tallahassee)
WTLH TV-49 (FOX - Tallahassee)
WTXL TV-27 (ABC - Tallahassee)
WFLA TV-8 (NBC - Tampa)
WFTS TV-28 (ABC - Tampa)
WTSP TV-10 (CBS - Tampa)
WTVT TV-13 (FOX - Tampa)
WFLX TV-29 (FOX - West Palm Beach)
WPBF TV-25 (ABC - West Palm Beach)
WPEC TV-12 (CBS - West Palm Beach)
WPTV TV-5 (NBC - West Palm Beach)